South-east Asia has become the “ground zero” for the global online scamming industry, according to the UN, costing victims billions of US dollars each year. Scam operations are run by Chinese crime
Older academics at Cambridge University are reportedly blocking research grants for younger colleagues due to jealousy, according to Wyn Evans, a professor of astrophysics and candidate for the university’s next chancellorship. Speaking
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The European Space Agency (ESA), in collaboration with Airbus, is set to launch Biomass, the world’s largest space-based radar satellite, later this month from French Guiana. As reported by MIT Technology Review,
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A bold and unconventional technology is gaining traction among physicists aiming to reshape the future of particle physics. Known as wakefield acceleration, the technique offers the potential to shrink massive particle colliders
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a tool in scientific peer review, but its increasing involvement has sparked a mix of curiosity, concern, and debate among researchers and publishers alike. In a
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SRI International has introduced a groundbreaking hyperspectral imager that promises to enhance situational awareness across both defense and civilian sectors. Known for its compact size, low cost, and high performance, this new
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A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Raymond Chan from the Institute of Psychology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals that individuals with high social anhedonia—a reduced ability to derive pleasure from
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China has long been a hub for global scientific research, attracting foreign scholars with promising funding opportunities and cutting-edge facilities. However, in recent years, evolving security laws and pandemic restrictions have posed
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to detect errors in scientific research papers, an effort that has gained traction following a high-profile mistake involving black plastic cooking utensils. The error, a
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China’s Supreme People’s Court has taken a significant step in addressing academic misconduct by calling for a crackdown on paper mills—businesses that generate and sell fraudulent or low-quality research papers. This move
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The following excerpts are based on a speech by the author as the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Pakistan during an event held in Islamabad. I was trained at the Pakistan Navy
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